How to Remove that Thrift Store Smell, and Other Vintage Cleaning TipsNews from Racked National:

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If you’re someone who’s big into thrift stores or is an avid collector of vintage clothing, you’ve likely faced one or more of these common problems: mystery stains, fabric that’s yellowed from age and exposure, leather goods that are scuffed, nicked, or dried out, and the most ubiquitous of thrifting issues…that horrible musty smell.

Well, woes be gone! We’ve got a whole countdown’s worth of ways to tackle all those vexing vintage conundrums.

Five Ways to Get Rid of that Vintage Smell

Activated CharcoalActivated charcoal, also found under the names activated carbon, active carbon, and active charcoal, can be purchased loose in pet supply stores (look in the fish section!) or in brick form from companies like Innofresh. It’s a great odor absorber and neutralizer; to use, seal the offending item in a lidded container or large sealable bag (even a trash bag will do) along with the activated charcoal for 24 hours, or even up…………… continues on Racked National